EMDR & Trauma-Informed Recovery
A gentle, evidence-based therapy for PTSD and trauma — delivered at a pace that feels safe, in person or online.
What is EMDR?
Trauma can leave a memory stored "raw" and unprocessed, so it keeps intruding on the present. EMDR — Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing — gently helps the brain reprocess it, so it settles and loses its charge.
The stuck memory
An unprocessed memory resurfaces with its original intensity — as if the event were still happening.
Bilateral stimulation
Gentle guided eye movements engage the brain's natural processing system while you hold the memory in mind.
Reprocessing
The memory settles into healthy networks — still part of your history, but no longer distressing.
Recommended by NICE for PTSD. EMDR is a considered therapy rather than a quick fix.
What EMDR can help with
EMDR is used for difficulties rooted in past traumatic experience. Suitability is always assessed individually.
What to expect
You stay in control throughout — sessions move at your pace, and you can pause at any time.
In our Harley Street suite
- A private consulting room, away from any shared areas.
- Time to arrive, settle, and decompress afterwards.
- A trusted person is welcome to accompany you.
Securely online
- The same EMDR approach, over a secure video connection.
- Conducted from wherever you feel most at ease.
- A practical option when getting to Harley Street is difficult.
Your path to recovery
EMDR needs clinical oversight, so every course begins with an assessment rather than a direct booking.
Enquiry
A first, no-pressure conversation about what you're hoping for.
Assessment
An initial assessment to confirm EMDR is right and safe for you.
Therapy
We build safety first, then reprocess gently over the sessions that follow.
Review
Progress is reviewed and coordinated with your GP or psychiatrist.
Clinical governance & privacy
Accredited & consultant-led
Every EMDR session is delivered personally by Dr. Saal Seneviratne, a GMC-registered Consultant Psychiatrist and accredited EMDR practitioner (GMC No. 3194625).
About Dr. Saal →Private & confidential
Sessions are held in complete confidence and, with your consent, coordinated with your GP or psychiatrist.
Questions people often ask
Do I need a referral from my GP?
No — you can enquire directly, and an initial assessment confirms whether EMDR is right for you.
Will I have to relive my trauma in detail?
No. EMDR doesn't require you to recount every detail. Safety comes first, and you control the pace throughout — you can pause at any point.
Can EMDR be done online?
Yes — in our Harley Street suite or securely over video, with the same clinical care.
How many sessions will I need?
It varies with your history and goals, and is agreed with you after your assessment rather than assumed in advance.
Enquire about trauma-informed care
EMDR is delivered with full clinical oversight. Your recovery begins with an initial psychiatric or psychological assessment.
Request a consultationSession fees are shared on enquiry, with no obligation to proceed.